Phenix City, AL Overview

Although the lion's share of Phenix City is located in adjacent Russell County, part of the community stretches into Lee County as well.  The city grew up along the west bank of the Chattahoochee River, which forms the boundary between the states of Alabama and Georgia.  Known as the "Gateway to East Alabama," the city is ideally located across the river from the expansive urban amenities in Columbus, Georgia.  Phenix City community offers a welcome retreat from urban bustle while it provides well-developed commercial conveniences and recreational opportunities.  Lush parks are filled with unique features like fishing areas, a jogging track, a nature trail, outdoor volleyball courts, tennis courts, sports fields, a public swimming pool, and picnic facilities with grills.  Recently renovated, the John LaFoy-designed 18-hole golf course includes a clubhouse and a practice facility with target greens.  The homes in this area range from charming historic properties in the heart of the city to affordable new construction or country manors on spacious lots.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 53%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 835.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.699
Households w/ Children 40%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 10%
Median Year in Residency 1.72

Housing Inventory

Phenix City, AL Housing Inventory 630 2,006 5,510 5,510 630 2,006 5,510

Market Overview

1 listings with an estimated median price of $339,000

Price Count
$300K - 400K 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 1

(Data as of 3/27/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Phenix City, AL Population Demographics

Total: 20,282

Households:7,516

Median Age: 36.06

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Phenix City, AL Temperature

Weather Risk

Phenix City, AL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Phenix City, AL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Phenix City, AL Highest Education Level Attained 3,991 1,140 493 874 1,740 1,313 3,505 3,991 1,140 493 874 1,740

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Phenix City, AL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $57,214)

Phenix City, AL Income by dollar range 467 291 273 413 260 423 277 451 379 713 1,091 1,160 680 259 339 22 9 7

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$543
One Bedroom
$600
Two Bedroom
$798
Three Bedroom
$1,075
Four Bedroom
$1,302

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
No
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Phenix City, AL Crime

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